Australian author Jasper Peach is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer, speaker and parent whose mission in life is to dismantle misplaced shame. The author’s first book entitled You’ll be a Wonderful Parent takes the younger reader into a world of “rainbow families”, exploring what it’s like dealing with diverse family structures. Jasper’s latest book, My Body is my Home, befriends the 3–6-year-old to their own body, no matter what shape or size it might be. It is about being at home in your own skin. Melbourne based Beci Orpin’s signature bold and bright illustrations beautifully invite the reader to imagine the complex yet simple world within each of us.
Our body is made up of many parts, the heart, the lungs, Guts and poo, gas and wee. But each body is different and always changing. We have a mind where we store our learnings, hidden treasures, hopes and dreams. We have feelings flying here and there: some are loud and some aren’t fair. But there is one thing we all need to embrace, This is my body. It’s my home.
The rhyming text, and vibrant illustrations is sure to capture the attention of younger readers especially toddlers and preschoolers. The phrase, My Body is My Home is repeated every few pages, reminding the reader that we should protect and cherish the body we have. An ideal book to read aloud and invite further discussion about respect, consent, and personal boundaries.
